The sector for flooring for multifamily housing has been an aside for our industry. Statistically, it was not very big in square feet and or dollars and the special demands for exceptionally fast service and installation kept most retailers or contractors out of this sector.

[Eden, N.C.] On the heels of several major soft surface investments, Mohawk is putting $8 million into its Karastan weaving plant here to help innovate and grow the carpet and rug businesses in both the residential and commercial markets.

Much has been written about how the customer, coming out of the terrible downturn, has turned frugal. What Gallup has found in its State of the American Consumer study completed last year is that she is decidedly frugal with her affection, allegiance or loyalty to all service and retail businesses.

[Calhoun, Ga.] Jack Ganley brings a unique blend of experience and energy to his role as president of Mannington Commercial that allows him to balance leadership and team building necessary for a large, complicated organization.